Hunter and Coastal Lifestyle Magazine

Honouring the heritage of Hollydene

For Hollydene, the old adage that they don’t build them like they used to certainly holds true – from its immaculate, sloping lawns to the decorative mouldings of its original, Victorian-era chimneys. A grand country estate, by name and nature, this magnificent homestead built circa 1870, is nestled on a quiet bend of the pristine... Read Story Read Story

New kids on the block

It takes a great deal of courage and a healthy dose of optimism to open a cellar door during a global pandemic. Here’s to the Hunter winemakers who dared to defy the odds. Whether you’re a wine or beer lover, a couple, family, or a group of friends, a wine amateur or connoisseur, these new... Read Story Read Story

This is how we brew it!

Australians are amongst the most avid consumers of coffee in the world with oversix billion cups being sipped nationally each year. For many of us, a steaming hot cup of coffee is simply a way of life – a daily ritual we can’t do without. But it turns out there’s so much more to the... Read Story Read Story

Buy local, buyHUNTER

Drawing from a seemingly endless well of inspiration and creativity, the quality of our local artisan producers is second to none: whether it’s fashion, artworks, food and drink, jewellery or home wares. Some of them have already made a name for themselves, others are only just starting out or struggling to get noticed. To make... Read Story Read Story